Virat Kohli the stellar batter of Team India recently confided that his cricketing journey has been marked by only two heartwrenching moments. Notably he recalled the Men in Blues hefty defeat by seven wickets against West Indies during the 2016 T20 World Cup.
India failed to defend a 193-run target in the quarterfinal round. Recalling the loss, Virat Kohli stated that he was disappointed with the outcome and did not leave his hotel room the next day.
Speaking with Jio Cinema, he said:
Virat Kohli hit his prime during the 2016 T20 World Cup. Over five matches he accumulated an impressive 273 runs at a striking rate of 146.77. Recognized as the Player of the Tournament at the ICC event Kohlis stellar performance remains unmatched.
He truly stood out as Indias top performer in their disappointing loss to West Indies showcasing an exceptional unbeaten 89 with the bat and making a vital contribution with the ball by taking one wicket.
“We felt like that was written in the stars” – Virat Kohli on RCB’s IPL 2016 campaign
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) came close to winning their first Indian Premier League (IPL). Following an uninspiring start, they won five consecutive matches to secure a finals berth.
However, their aspirations were dashed in the summit battle, where they were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight runs. Virat Kohli cited RCB’s final defeat in 2016 as the other sadness of his career.
Kohli remembered the scene vividly — after the intense IPL 2016 final upon their return to the hotel plans were in place for a postgame soiree. However the mood among the players was somber leading them to retreat to their rooms and forego the celebrations.
Virat Kohlis extraordinary prowess shone brightly during the exhilarating 2016 IPL season. The maestro delivered a masterclass by amassing a phenomenal 973 runs in just 16 games etching his name in history as the highest rungetter in a single season.